No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 8 ingredients that do not comply and 4 ingredients that may not comply.

Is H‑E‑B Meal Simple Queso Topped Pork Tamales with Mexican Rice and Refried Beans Alpha-Gal Friendly?

No. This product is not Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 8 ingredients that do not comply and 4 ingredients that may not comply.
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tamale, beans and rice(pork tamale(masa(corn, water, trace of lime), pork, water, lard, salt, guajillo peppers, ancho peppers, garlic, seasoning(paprika, salt, chile pepper, garlic, spices), corn flour, potassium chloride, maltodextrin, corn starch, cumin, black pepper, cloves), refried beans(water, pinto beans, lard, salt), spanish rice(cooked enriched white rice(water, long grain rice, iron phosphate, niacin, thiamine mononitrate, folic acid), onions, bell peppers, tomato paste, soybean oil, salt, garlic, jalapeno peppers, yeast extract, black pepper)) queso blanco(processed pasteurized American cheese(milk(cultured), skim milk(cultured), cream(MILK), sodium phosphate, salt, lactic acid, enzymes), water, tomatoes with green chili peppers(tomatoes(tomatoes, tomato juice), water, green chili peppers, salt, calcium chloride, citric acid, natural flavor, spices), milk(MILK, vitamin D3), half & half(MILK, cream(MILK), nonfat milk solids), corn starch, roasted jalapeno peppers, cultured dextrose(cultured dextrose, maltodextrin), garlic, capsicum oleoresin) chives

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What is a Alpha-Gal Friendly diet?

An Alpha-Gal diet eliminates mammalian meat and products containing mammalian-derived ingredients to prevent allergic reactions in people with alpha-gal syndrome. This includes beef, pork, lamb, dairy products, gelatin, and certain medications derived from mammals. The condition involves a specific sugar molecule found in most mammals, often triggered after a tick bite. People may experience delayed allergic reactions 3-6 hours after consuming trigger foods. The diet focuses on safe alternatives like poultry, fish, and plant-based proteins. When followed carefully, often with guidance from an allergist or dietitian, it can prevent serious reactions while maintaining adequate nutrition.

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